by Jan Heine Reviewed by Ed Pavelka www.vintagebicyclepress.com Price: $60 Pages: 176 Size: 9.5×12 inches (24×30.5 cm) Photos: about 200, all color Source: website, bookstores, bike shops How obtained: review copy (unbound galley proof) RBR advertiser: no Like Jan Heine’s previous coffee table centerpiece — “The Golden Age of Handbuilt Bicycles” — this new book features…
By Ed Pavelka HOT! custom made durable construction coverage from chin to mid-butt 9 reasons wool is hot NOT! relatively heavy shouldn’t be machine dried www.joneswares.com Price: $76 Source: website Fabric: 100% Merino wool (270 g/m) Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL Colors: black How obtained: sample from company RBR advertiser: yes Tested: 15…
By Ed Pavelka HOT! impressivelysmooth ride durable tread reasonably light for size backed by excellent customer service NOT! no puncture-resistant tread belt too wide for some frames/forks premium price www.vintagebicyclepress.com Price: $58 plus shipping Source: website Weight: 222g for 700×26 (tested); 248g for 700×28 Features: foldable Kevlar beads, file tread, tan sidewalls How obtained: sample from company RBR…
By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! allows riding in shoes with recessed cleats compatible with Shimano SPD cleats looks like a nice road pedal ample foot support smooth entry, exit, float NOT! silver finish scratches easily bearings need break-in miles www.sampsonsports.com Price: $99 Source: website, bike shops Weight: 292 grams/pair Color: silver Features: adjustable entry/exit tension; cro-mo…
By Ed Pavelka HOT! well constructed lots of padding tall cut no irritation from seams Assos prestige NOT! bulky, flat padding minimalpadded area external tags special care recommended expensive www.worldcycling.com Price: $165 Colors: black, blue, red, white, yellow Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XLG, TIR Made in: Bulgaria Features: 4-panel construction, thick pad, elastic leg…
